Nankichi Niimi was an author of children's books in Japan. Though he passed away at the age of 29, he had already written a number of children's books, novels, poems, children's songs, and plays during his short life. Genjirou Mita was an artist and children's book illustrator. He was a three-time winner of the Sankei Children's Book Award for his illustrated books, and was the president of the Japan Art Association from 1989 to 1995.
Nankichi Niimi was an author of children s books in Japan. Though he passed away at the age of 29, he had already written a number of children s books, novels, poems, children s songs, and plays during his short life. Genjirou Mita was an artist and children s book illustrator. He was a three-time winner of the Sankei Children s Book Award for his illustrated books, and was the president of the Japan Art Association from 1989 to 1995."
"A popular modern folktale by a beloved Japanese author is retold
in English . . . Mita's softly textured watercolor illustrations
are reminiscent of traditional Japanese artwork." --April Mazza,
Booklist
"Mita's beautiful and delicate original watercolors offer readers'
eyes large and lovely resting places as they make their ways
through this long tale . . . . it is a valuable introduction to a
non-Western storytelling aesthetic." --Kirkus Reviews
"The sad ending is often a shock to young readers, however many
social lessons are taught through the story: instances when you
hurt someone without knowing, when a relationship goes wrong from
miscommunication, as well as the meaning of life." --Yukiko Takada,
NY Seikatsu
"This poignant tale will resonate with older readers, who will
empathize with the struggles of a lonely outsider. Teachers will
also appreciate the glimpse into Japan's rich culture" --Marilyn
Taniguchi, School Library Journal
"This story is a valuable read for young people (it is geared
towards children ages seven to ten) because of all the lessons
mentioned. In addition to the negative consequences of juvenile
acts and the possibility that you can always redeem yourself after
childhood blunders, kids learn that you might not get the credit
you deserve. Gon is angered when he overhears Hyoju thanking God
for the items delivered to this house, and the tragic sending ends
also serves as a lesson for readers the dangers of rash decisions
as such as the action that results in Gon meeting the end of his
life. Gravity aside, readers will surely enjoy the color
illustrations created by the equally legendary Genjirou Mita, as
those being introduced to Japan will be presented images of an
ancient version of the country--and even of things that haven't
changed, such as people eating with chopsticks. And some of those
illustrations might make readers smile, like the image on Gon
holding hands in a prayer-like motion as if to ask for forgiveness
when he realizes he made a colossal error by eating the eel."
--Rashaad Jorden, JQ magazine
"Mita's beautiful and delicate original watercolors offer readers' eyes large and lovely resting places as they make their ways through this long tale . . . . it is a valuable introduction to a non-Western storytelling aesthetic." "Kirkus Reviews"" "The sad ending is often a shock to young readers, however many social lessons are taught through the story: instances when you hurt someone without knowing, when a relationship goes wrong from miscommunication, as well as the meaning of life." Yukiko Takada, "NY Seikatsu"" "This story is a valuable read for young people (it is geared towards children ages seven to ten) because of all the lessons mentioned. In addition to the negative consequences of juvenile acts and the possibility that you can always redeem yourself after childhood blunders, kids learn that you might not get the credit you deserve. Gon is angered when he overhears Hyoju thanking God for the items delivered to this house, and the tragic sending ends also serves as a lesson for readers the dangers of rash decisions as such as the action that results in Gon meeting the end of his life. Gravity aside, readers will surely enjoy the color illustrations created by the equally legendary Genjirou Mita, as those being introduced to Japan will be presented images of an ancient version of the country and even of things that haven t changed, such as people eating with chopsticks. And some of those illustrations might make readers smile, like the image on Gon holding hands in a prayer-like motion as if to ask for forgiveness when he realizes he made a colossal error by eating the eel." Rashaad Jorden, "JQ" magazine" "This poignant tale will resonate with older readers, who will empathize with the struggles of a lonely outsider. Teachers will also appreciate the glimpse into Japan's rich culture" Marilyn Taniguchi, "School Library Journal"" "A popular modern folktale by a beloved Japanese author is retold in English . . . Mita s softly textured watercolor illustrations are reminiscent of traditional Japanese artwork." April Mazza, "Booklist"" "It s a lengthy text. Picture book manuscripts today seem to be shrinking in size, and this one is a commitment to read though worth the time." Julie Danielson, kirkusreviews.com" "A beloved story of Japan, Gon, The Little Fox, is a beautifully illustrated book with a definite Japanese touch . . . . The tale provides parents an opportunity to discuss with their child issues of sadness and loss, among others." Susan L. Roberts, books4thecuriouschild.com" "You see this fox and his moral development and it really is just amazing to read . . . I would definitely suggest it for an older elementary audience because it is a little more complex than the typical children's picture book." Jezire Akin, readjezireread.blogspot.com"
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